Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire is a fascinating and complex story. Its a great read but probably more importantly it resonates. Ive found myself mulling over the characters their actions their fates long after finishing the novel. --Clark Brown author of the novel The Disciple and the short story collection Down in the ValleyGeorge Keithley (is) precise and evocative; and I like the fact that he knows the American experience...a western writer who doesnt write Westerns. --Wallace Stegner Pulitzer Prize winning author of Angle of ReposeKeithleys talent is remarkable... --Joyce Carol Oates Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award authorNot only is George Keithley one of North Americas most soulful writers he is exquisitely imaginative. --Al Young California Poet Laureate and author of the best-selling novel Sitting PrettySo stunning...So rare in this day of atrophied emotion and numbed feeling. --The Washington PostKeithley explores many themes: the transitoriness of life the predatory nature of man and animal the all--encompassing finality of death and the ability distinctly human of transcendence. --Small Press Review